The University of South Alabama won Best Local College and Best Local College President while USA Health Mitchell Cancer Institute was named Best Oncology Practice in the 2025 Nappies.

Patients, families and caregivers celebrated a new grant from Hyundai Hope on Wheels.
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“We truly appreciate Dr. Rager's dedication to adolescent health and to the well-being of our community,” said Benjamin Estrada, M.D., professor and interim chair of pediatrics for USA Health.

Mobile County high school students in the STEMM program completed research on environmental and health issues they see in their own neighborhoods: unsafe water, pollution, crime, and public health disparities.

The study revolves around a specific DNA repair complex formed by the proteins PMS2 and MLH1, also known as Mutl_Alpha, which is crucial for correcting DNA errors.
“Practicing in an academic health system can provide advantages to see patients with different levels of acuity as well as provide solid support for clinical and basic research,” said Ting Wei, M.D., Ph.D.
A board-certified and fellowship-trained pathologist, Bahaaeldin Youssef, M.D., brings a passion for teaching and research to USA Health and the Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine.

“This award brings national attention to USA Health Providence as a leader in patient-centered care and reinforces that our community can count on us — not just in times of crisis, but in the everyday work of building healthier lives,” said Libby Turnipseed Callan, RN, DNP, accreditation, and stroke manager at Providence Hospital.

Each year, healthcare facilities qualify for awards from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association that demonstrate how their organization has committed to providing quality care for stroke patients.

NICU nurse manager Cathy McCurley took part in the 2024 American Organization for Nursing Leadership Nurse Manager Fellowship program and wrote the article for her capstone project.

USA Health is the first health system in Alabama and one of fewer than 100 nationwide to offer the groundbreaking, noninvasive treatment for liver cancer.

The study explores how certain immune markers can help guide treatment for a rare but serious form of cancer known as anal squamous cell carcinoma.

Since 2022, the Watson Henderson Higher Achievement Award has provided educational support to inspiring young adults who exemplify perseverance, academic excellence, and a commitment to self-advocacy in managing their health and education.
